Law triggers IVF tourism in Germany
Found a great article on fertility tourism and how the restrictions on IVF are affecting infertile couples and individuals in Germany. I like for us to consider this with all of the current media attention on IVF, thanks to the Octomom, so that we tread lightly and not go too far as seems to be happening here.
Please let me know your thoughts.
"Women over 60 are becoming mothers, and parents can choose if they want a boy or a girl – all thanks to the wonders of modern medicine. But, such help is not available to couples in Germany.
Instead, there are strict rules governing fertility treatment, which some believe are too restrictive on prospective parents.
Thomas Bartels and Birgit Brand have been trying to have a baby for 5 years. With no success naturally, they are now on their third IVF (In Vitro Fertilization) treatment, and they are hoping it will be the last. They say they are content with the fertility system in Germany at the moment, but with more options available abroad, such as egg donation and selection, they might be tempted to leave in the near future.
“It’s hard to say today what we will do, how much patience, how much strength do we have, how many attempts do we want to make, especially if it fails this time. And if so, then we will have to really think about whether we will go abroad to have a better chance of getting pregnant,” says Thomas Barlets."
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